Dan's Cognac and Spiced Christmas Shortbreads

Join the brilliant Dan Beasley Harling (GBBO, series 9) live from London who will teach you to create his Cognac and Spiced Orange Christmas Shortbreads.

The class starts at 8pm UK on Sunday 28th November 2021 and all you need is access to Zoom via a computer, an iPad or a phone and you'll be connected! We’ll start off the class with an introductory welcome and some background from Dan's time on TV, before we ask you to put on your aprons & bake along as you watch Dan demonstrate all the skills required to make this favourite Christmas treat. Our class will take around 2 hours as we bake our masterpieces, before you can tuck into the fruits of your labour all whilst hearing fantastic memories and stories from Dan.

Tickets are priced at £35 for individuals and £50 for groups of two or more that will join from the same household. Places are non-refundable and cannot be cancelled or altered after purchase. 

Equipment:

8-inch Square Cake Tin

Baking Parchment

Mixing Bowl x 2

saucepan

Ingredients:

Shortbread:

175g (1 1/3 Cups) Plain Flour

1 tsp Ground Cinnamon

1 tsp Ground Ginger

1 tsp Ground Nutmeg

Zest of an Orange

125g (9tbsp) Unsalted Butter

50g (1/4 Cup) Granulated Sugar

Caramel:

125g (9 tbsp) Unsalted Butter  

100g (½ cup) Light Brown Sugar

397g Condensed Milk (one can)  

¼ tsp Salt

50g (2 ½ tbsp) Golden Syrup  

3tbsp Cognac or Brandy**

1tsp Vanilla Extract

Chocolate:

100g (1/2 Cup) Dark Chocolate

100g (1/2 Cup) Milk Chocolate

*To make gluten free:

Use a gluten free flour blend

*To make vegan:

Use a vegan baking block, and vegan condensed milk.

Slake 3 tbsp of cornflour with the cognac/orange juice and cook with the caramel as normal.

If you have any questions regarding this class please email us at info@bakewithalegend.com. To see all our other classes which are currently on sale, please click here. Alternatively we do offer private events, please contact us for more information or click on the ‘Virtual Events’ page for more detail.

It is your responsiblity to check the ingredients do not impact any allergies  or intolerances which you may have. Bake With A Legend and our bakers take no responsibility in this regard. If you're in any doubt about you then you should contact us before booking in terms of discussing alternative ingredients to suit your requirements.We will, wherever possible provide alternatives to include gluten & dairy free options.